Pronouns
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Pronouns are also used to represent general ideas or nonspecific people, things, and places.
To learn how to use the pronouns “you” and “I,” click here.
subject pronouns
Subject pronouns match the main verb:
I am a teacher.
You like to learn English.
He goes to school.
Singular
I
you
he (man)
she (woman)
it (thing)
Plural
we = you + I
you (plural of you)
they = a group
of things or people
object pronouns
Object pronouns receive the action of the verb or follow a preposition:
He helped me. (Who received the help? me)
I bought it at the store. (What did I buy? it)
I bought it for them. (For whom did I buy it? them)
Come with us. (object of the preposition “with” — us)
This gift is for you. (object of the preposition “of” — you)
Singular
me
you
him (man)
her (woman)
it (thing)
Plural
us
you
them = a group
of things or people
